KJV ORIGINAL
And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joram quickly turned his chariot around and fled, shouting to Ahaziah, 'It's a trap, Ahaziah!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Joram realizes he's been deceived and warns his ally as he flees for his life.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jehu's revolt against the house of Ahab around 841 BC. Joram (king of Israel) and Ahaziah (king of Judah) had come out to meet Jehu, thinking it was a peaceful encounter, but Jehu had been anointed by God's prophet to destroy Ahab's dynasty. When Joram realizes Jehu's true intentions, he attempts to escape and warn his ally Ahaziah.
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